Corrections Officer (Lateral)

About the position

This LATERAL opportunity is designed for certified peace officers who have prior service experience, and have passed probation, with a law enforcement agency in the performance of duties directly related to Category III Peace Officer standards. Service time must be within five years immediately preceding application with the City of Las Vegas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine patrol of detention facilities and grounds to ensure the safety and security of inmates; enforce laws and ordinances pertaining to detention.
• Supervise inmates during meetings, recreational and visiting periods, mealtimes, work assignments or related activities.
• Assist with admission and discharge processing; issue clothing and supplies to new inmates, process transfers and arrange transportation to and from court and other corrections facilities; carry a firearm during certain work activities.
• Conduct visual and physical searches of inmates for contraband, weapons or narcotics; check on the orderliness and sanitary conditions of inmate quarters; arrange for clean up of areas as required.
• Enforce inmate rules and regulations and apply disciplinary action as required.
• Prepare routine reports on operations and activities; maintain a variety of logs and ledgers.
• Maintain inventory records of inmates' possessions; release properties and money as required.
• Monitor fire and safety conditions of the facility; monitor fire alarm panel, video screens and related security equipment.
• Assist in securing facility during situations of unrest; follow outlined procedures for lockdown; assist with investigating incident and write reports on situation.

Requirements

• Must have prior service experience, and have passed probation, with a law enforcement agency in the performance of duties directly related to Category III Peace Officer standards.
• Service time must be within five years immediately preceding application with the City of Las Vegas.
• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
• Must be twenty-one years of age and a citizen of the United States on the date of job offer.
• Within six months of the date of appointment, must possess Nevada P.O.S.T. category III basic certification based on current academy curriculum.

Nice-to-haves

• A Bachelor's degree in any field may substitute for one year of work experience.
• Possession of current Nevada P.O.S.T. category I, II, or III on the date of application, or demonstrate the ability to obtain reciprocity within a reasonable period.

Benefits

• Nevada PERS Pension - Employer Paid Agency
• No Social Security Deduction (6.2% stays in your check)
• No State Income Tax
• Shift Differential - 5%
• Employee contributions are currently $40 per month.
• Uniform Allowance $1,700 annually
• 80 hours vacation (year 1)
• 120 hours vacation (year 2)
• 104 hours annual sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement $5,250 annually